Deborah Ruth Wright

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June 5, 1959 ~ February 12, 2025

Born in: Hartford, CT
Resided in: Princeton , IL

Deborah Ruth (Antrim) Wright, 65, of Princeton passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at her home.

Debbie was born on June 5, 1959 in Hartford, CT the daughter of Richard and Patricia (Smith) Antrim. She worked as a private home care taker for over 10 years, along with working for a few different school districts including Henry-Senachwine, Lamoille, Princeton School District as a bus driver, occasionally she would work in the school cafeteria at Logan Elementary. Many kids knew her as Miss Debbie. She worked with a lot of Disabled and Special Needs kids throughout her life. Enjoyed every minute of it.

Debbie loved the outdoors, nature, camping and fishing. Shopping on the Quick Vanishing Cash QVC Channel, getting involved with many community events around Princeton: Nightmare on Fairground Road, Red Hat and Princeton Street Concert Series. She loved to spend her spare time traveling when time and scheduling allowed it. Very adventurous enjoyed Helicopter Rides, occasional thrill seeking roller-coaster time or two but not often.

Debbie loved her family deeply although at times could be difficult in her ways and her beliefs came off as stand offish, but always meant well. She was kind, caring, loved to laugh have a good time in whatever she was doing or roping people into her shenanigans for those that truly knew her it was never a dull moment.

She is survived by her 3 children, Mike Wright of Henry, Brandi Wright of Mark and Katie (Wright) Fuchs of Princeton; 9 grandchildren, Grace, Caleb, Lily Rose, Piper, Kane, Paige, Ashlee, Nathan and Jackson; one great-grandchild Henri and another one on the way in July; her ex-husband Sheridan, the father of her three children; two sisters, Cindy Forrest of Bartlesville, OK, Deanna Stephens of Clearwater, FL; many nieces and nephews. Lastly of course how can we forget her beloved favorite fur child the house hippo Daisy Mae. She spoiled this dog rotten. They were definitely two peas in a pod. Daisy was a Rescue Dog that she instantly fell in love with brought her home was inseparable ever since.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, loving companion Gary Perdew, many aunts, uncles and one great-nephew.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

A memorial had been established in Debbie’s memory,  https://gofund.me/23ae046a

Online condolences may be made at www.grant-johnsonfh.com

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  1. So very sorry to see this , we had so many great times together when the kids where young, you will be so missed !

  2. Debbie was very special and gifted with the children she drove the school bus for..She will always be remember for her dedication and kindness 🙏

    • Miss Debbie was a very special person. She cared greatly for many. Always giving her best to those that she loved.
      Debbie, I’m sorry I wasn’t there for you. May You rest now in heaven and be free . Miss Daisy I’m sure is missing you. I feel awful that I didn’t find this out until this morning. Forgive me .

  3. Debbie we will miss you more than words can say. Thank you for the laughs, the honest talks about life and God, the dinner dates, for being such a kind soul to Joseph and being so patient with him and all the kids on the bus, for your love and friendship and prayers. You will always be in our hearts! It’s not goodbye, it’s see.you later. Until we meet again ♥️

  4. May you rest in peace thinking of the family and sending prayers and love to you all she was a beautiful woman and she will be missed and forever in my heart

  5. May you rest in peace thinking of the family and sending prayers and love to you all she was a beautiful woman and she will be missed and forever in my heart rip

  6. Debbie was always smiling and high on life since a new her from High School. Everytime I ran into her she was always in a good mood. She will be missed.

  7. This was a shock. She was a beautiful soul! I will miss seeing her. Praying for all her family and praying that someone made daisy mae part of their family.

  8. Prayers to the family. You will be missed by many. Thank you for the kindness that you showed to others.


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